Boxing category: 529 books
She's a Knockout!
A History of Women in Fighting Sports
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2014
Women’s fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities to compete in legitimate arenas—from the Olympics and the Golden Gloves to wrestling tournaments...
Practical Karate Volume 5 Self-defense F
Self-Defense for Women
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
The authors do not purport to turn out a legion of female karate experts. They have selected responses for the average woman and
are generous with advice and warning. They have worked out terse descriptions of the action in each instance so that it can be rapidly grasped.” - Mainichi Shimbun...
Oregon Prizefighters
Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2015
In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey and "Mysterious"...
by Jordan Roth
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Written by one of America' s most outstanding karate teachers, this is a no-holds-barred, no-frills handbook sure to aid the student's rapid advancement to the rank of black belt.
A holder of the black belt degree since 1959, the author has distilled and preserved the hard-won techniques and...
Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 2
Fighting & Grappling
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 1992
Not simply a training manual but a combat survival guide, Fighting and Grappling is a challenging book for all students of the martial arts.
In this second volume of Wing Chune Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide, the techniques introduced in Basic Forms and Principles are shown in combat situations....
Prizefighting
An American History
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2014
This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind’s most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and...
by Tadashi Nakamura
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2001
Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain...
by Kirby Wright
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
I knew Wayne could hurt me if I didn’t keep my gloves up and elbows in. But he was tiring too. I glanced past the top hose and saw Chip Morningstar and Bernie Fredman. Wayne had made it his annual tradition to write “To a Real Panty Waist” in Chip’s yearbook. He’d told Bernie his nose was...
Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar 3: Your First Muay Thai Fight
Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar, #3
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Continuing the Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar series, Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar 3: Your First Muay Thai Fight is about the physical and mental preparations one must go through to get ready for a fighter's first Muay Thai fight.
About the Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar series:
If...
Fight Sports and American Masculinity
Salvation in Violence from 1607 to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2015
Throughout America’s past, some men have feared the descent of their gender into effeminacy, and turned their eyes to the ring in hopes of salvation. This work explains how the dominant fight sports in the United States have changed over time in response to broad shifts in American culture and ideals...
Fight to Win
20 Simple Techniques That Win Any Fight
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
If you are going to fight, you might as well fight to win! This book presents 20 simple fighting techniques that will win any fight, anytime!
Fight to Win teaches you how to fight with a minimum of technical jargon. It allows you to quickly develop the ability to win by learning a small number...
For the Love of the Game: The Vernon Ball Story
For the Love of the Game
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2016
The autobiography of Vernon Ball, an only child from a poor South Wales family who went from working down the Rhondda Valley mines to becoming a well known boxer.
Martial Arts Training in Japan
A Guide for Westerners
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Learn the techniques of Japanese martial arts along with the cultural background and philosophy!
Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners is the first book of its kind. Part travel guide, part survey of the many martial arts styles practiced in Japan, and part introduction to...
by Bill Stern
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2017
AT BAT—WITH BILL STERN
Baseball is a game rooted deep in the heart of America. I’ve loved it ever since I was a kid old enough to yell: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!”
As long as I can remember, I’ve been hearing stories of baseball...fascinating tales of fabulous heroes from...